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We know 3D modeling as that lovable scamp filled with rogue ngons, overlapping faces, double vertices and the Purgatory simulator known as UV mapping. It’s an art that’s open to amateurs, but one that’s also really harrowing on the way up. The question is, then, will it ever make the leap into VR? Will professional 3D modelers make the transition to VR to make their art? One of the planned killer apps for HTC Vive...

This second part of the awards celebrates the best free models that you uploaded over the year. The categories are the same, but this time, you can download them and see them for yourself! Remember: research shows that free models actually increase sales. Plus, you look cooler: "oooh, look at me, I modeled too much stuff, guess some of it will have to be free." People love that! So without further ado, here are the...

It is my great honor to announce the CGTrader Awards for 2015. You have worked so hard for the whole year, designing and uploading your models. It’s time for you to shine in the spotlight. We have selected the five best designers and models in several categories. All the selections have been uploaded between January 1st and December 31st, 2015. Our final judgement - and it wasn’t an easy one - was based on uniqueness,...

You don't have to be strictly a 3D artist to be really good at it. Fabrice Boquet works in the space industry, but 3D modeling is his true hobby and passion. Can you tell us a little about yourself? I am a French engineer and I have worked in the space industry for many years. 3D design using Blender is both a hobby and a real passion for me. I also like photography very much....

The challenge we started just this year is hale and hearty with many first time uploaders participating! There’s so, so many of you guys - we had to select the winners from 400 models! February First Model challenge was a great success! Thank you, you awesome modelers! We also thank Reallusion for providing the prize - iClone Animation Pipeline package! And the prize goes to NappingDragon and his Battle Magistress! Well done indeed. And the...

3D modeling is not the most globe-trotting of professions, unless you're really peculiar about your reference pictures. David de las Casas has a career that spans at least three countries. And not only is he not stopping, he's constantly moving forward. It's lucky that he found time to give us an interview! Can you tell us a little about yourself? I'm a 3D artist from Canary Islands who enjoys doing his job. It doesn‘t matter...

Everybody hopes to make money from their degree. Few can meld it with 3D modelling like Kirill Korotkov Petrovich. He's showing off his architectural skills with his models meant for interior decoration. He has agreed to share some of his secrets with us (and with you)! Can you tell us a little about yourself? I graduated from the faculty of architecture 10 years ago. Now I'm a freelancer in the field of interior design. How...

Architecture is the greatest form of 3D modeling that predates computers - take that, sculpture! That’s why they built the Colossus, you know! Nowadays, with all the 3D modeling tools at hand, we can dream up any building we want. However, this post celebrates those 3D modelers that chose to make realistic buildings and interiors, ones that bow down to both physics and contemporary tastes. Here’s some of the best inspiring realistic architecture in 3D...

Achieve new heights with our brand spanking new Low Poly Challenge. This challenge comes with slightly more detailed requirements! The entries should fit into one of two categories: Best Character and Best Environment. ‘Tis a wide selection that will encompass all sorts of heroes, villains and monsters, as well as primeval forestglades, shiny spaceshipcorridors, dark dungeons and corporate boardrooms that they could inhabit. *The models MUST be low poly (less than 50,000 polygons) *The deadline...

We've had our first Science/Medical Challenge (maybe more to come in the future?) and it was a lot of fun. A lot of quality models, too! It wasn't easy to pick out the best ones, but the jury has decided! A big thank you to our sponsors and to all the contestants! Let's take a look, shall we? Best Model - Medical Pod by predonu_alexandru 1st Runner-up - Chemistry Lab by blenderman 2nd runner-up -...